Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 28, 2014

I’m a numbers gal and I love to play around with numbers, so this week as I was preparing our April budget I decided to calculate how much interest we are paying each month with our debt payments. Column 2 = total monthly loan payment (columns 3 & 4 should equal #2). Just more motivation to kick our debt to the curb!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Tell us about you and your family. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. Basically, the formula is: ASSETS minus LIABILITIES equals NET WORTH And by the way, your income is not included in a net worth calculation. families by income Net worth of U.S. families by age Net worth of U.S.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Through this generous program, deserving applicants are awarded an opportunity to earn their college degree debt free. KC Scholars has been delivering on their mission of scholars graduating debt free for more than six years. The newest example of the program’s extraordinary offerings lies in the 2023 Traditional Scholarships.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. Tell us about you and your family. My family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska before my Junior year in high school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Tell us about you and your family. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These loans come with credit-building tools, flexible repayment terms and special features for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans. Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 75%, including mortgage and the loan you’re applying for. Minimum annual income: None.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Pertinent knowledge and prior planning will help you limit the long-lasting effect financial difficulties can have on you and your family. Try to build your emergency fund up to equal 6-12 months of income, so you can safely cover your living costs in the event of a financial disaster. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the reality.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). In my house, it's me.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. This series was written based on my family’s experiences.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Debt load – 30%. This portion of your score reflects how much debt you carry. If you prefer to pay cash and avoid revolving debt, that’s great.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. Or, donate to a family at Christmas. Redeem your points for an Amazon gift card and buy a toy for a child from a family in need. One point equals one diaper. You can prevent this by donating your points.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In the case that shipment is not possible or is prohibitively expensive, a prize of equal value will be substituted less any applicable fees.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Closing costs are typically equal to 2% to 6% of the price of the home, which comes out to thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars. What factors affect the amount you can borrow Lenders consider several factors in determining the amount you qualify for, including: Your debt-to-income ratio. Reduce debt; even a little.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

cash back on every purchase, and because it’s in the Chase Freedom family of cards, you may eventually have a variety of upgrade options. You’ll get a card with your name on it that you can use for purchases, but your parent is legally responsible for the debt. You’ll make more progress toward eliminating your debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

Eventually they did a short sale to get out from under the mortgage, moved to the mid-West to take advantage of nearness of family and lower living costs and she took jobs as waitresses. “Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier. He was retired and unable to resume work.

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